The Dream has compared Beyonce‘s fourth studio album, ‘4′ to Rihanna‘s ‘Talk That Talk‘.

Responsible for crafting jams on both release, the ‘Umbrella’ hit maker has compared the critically acclaimed albums during a conversation he had with the ‘Hollywood Reporter‘, on Bey’s forthcoming fifth studio effort.

His estimation below…

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With her US debut LP set to drop later this year, fans of Rita Ora will be all too eager to learn how the success of her UK debut has shaped her ear when crafting new material.

Now, as we join those fans in eager anticipation, the starlet arrived at BBC Radio 1’s ‘Live Lounge‘ for an intimate performance, which saw her cover the Mumford & Sons classic, ‘Lover Of The Light‘.

Shedding all kinds of light on her rich tone and lighthearted personality, her cover of the cut has us hoping her new LP gives fans mid-tempos similar to this one, almost as strong as her cover of Frank Ocean‘s ‘Swim Good’.

Peep Rita in all her playful glory below…

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Many will remember Brit singer Gamu for her controversial stint on The X Factor UK‘s 2010 series.

Indeed, who could forget the outrage generated by her sensational axing or the death threats levelled at judge Cheryl Cole for actioning it?! Three years later, we’re sure Gamu will be hoping the answer is “not many”. For, now 21, the Zimbabwe born singer has debuted her first single ‘Shake The Room’ and its accompanying video.

Lifted from her debut album ‘A Love Like This’, the song and parent LP is described as blending the best of the 1960’s Soul with the contemporary kick of today.

Peep the video below and let us know what you think, because we’re still trying to “process” what we just watched. See what we mean below…

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 Check out these snaps of ‘Styled To Rock‘ beauty Rihanna, reportedly on her way to a Ne-Yo show at the Staples Center last night.

Later snapped arriving at Club Bloc, the Pop princess was spotted sans her ‘Fortune’ pal Chris Brown who she enjoyed Grammy night with at the Supper Club, on Sunday night.

Sporting a Grecian inspired fit, fans can see more of the serial chart topper when she launches her ‘Diamonds World Tour‘ on March 8th.

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After last Valentine’s Day saw him unveil the top ten smash ‘Climax’ from his latest album, Usher for a redo with new song ‘Go Missin’.

The Diplo-produced number, making its waves across the net today, sees the crooner showcase that very same highly praised falsetto that took ‘Climax’ to the top of charts.

See if it lives up to its hype below:

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Get into these sizzling snaps of ‘Masquerade’ Rapper Nicki Minaj flaunting her ‘ass’ets during a recent trip to Hawaii.

Snapped on set of her French Montana led video, ‘Freaks’, the ‘American Idol’ judge set many a pulse racing with the scorching pic, adding a very interesting caption to it, as seen below…

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In the seven years that have passed since Charlene Keys released her last studio album, her stage name Tweet has come to represent something entirely different to the mainstream music listener.

Perhaps recognising this, the Soulful songbird is making a beeline for the grown and sexy with her first body of work since 2005 – ‘Simply Tweet’.

A four-track EP, the set  (due out digitally on February 26th) serves as a re-introduction of sorts ahead of  full-length album later this year.

Judging by these freshly released previews, this is one project that will be nesting in our music collection. Find out why below…

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With Valentine’s Day upon us, Cher Lloyd has gifted her fans the video for her latest US single ‘With Ur Love’.

Already a top ten hit in the UK upon its release in 2011, the ‘Sticks + Stones’ cut has been given the re-worked video treatment for its Stateside roll-out.

Done away, it seems, was the simple yet potent flair of the first visual, and in its place is a supernatural theme. Check it out below…

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He may not have performed at last Sunday’s Grammy Awards, but with the release of his new video ‘Started From The Bottom‘ dropping on the same night, Drake ensured his name stayed hot on everyone’s lips as the star studded night went on.

The best part about this is though, that while the video’s launch comes as part of the push for this third studio album ‘Nothing Was The Same‘, it’s arrival has gone some way in rekindling interest in his 2011 LP, ‘Take Care‘.

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With a career spanning 16 years, it’s safe to say Destiny’s Child has seen their fair share of Pop upstarts come and go all too quickly. However, more so than any of the newbies they’ve watched rise from beneath their shadows comes ‘Pon De Replay‘ belle Rihanna, signed and launched by Beyonce‘s very own husband, Jay Z in 2005.

Indeed, so fast has Rihanna’s ascent to the top been, that it’s hard to believe that she once paid tribute to the multi-platinum trio in her launch year, joining Teairra Mari and Amerie to honor them at the 2005 ‘World Music Awards‘.

Take a trip down memory lane with us below…

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Taking a brief break from recording her third studio album, Alexandra Burke made an emotionally charged appearance on BBC’s ‘From The Heart’.

Joined by her mother Melissa Bell, the singer relayed how kidney disease (which affects Bell) has impacted their family. The tear-jerking interview was followed by a rousing performance of  ‘Can’t Give Up Now’ – a song made popular by Mary Mary. Jazz maestro Jools Holland backed Burke together with a full band.

Watch the songbird soar after the jump…

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With a thriving movie career, two Platinum albums and the benefit of being one of Rap’s leading ladies, recent weeks have seen Eve make headlines with news pertaining her forthcoming album, ‘Lip Lock’…until now.

For, during an appearance on Andy Cohen’s ‘Watch What Happens Live’, the Grammy award winning beauty made remarks on Britney Spears, which will no doubt ruffle many a Pop feather today.

What did she say?

Find out below…

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